Wedding Photographer Wood Hall Hotel & Spa | Lisa and Nick

We photographed Lisa and Nick's celebrations last week, a lovely small wedding attended by those closest to the couple and our first of three weddings in three days.  It was a pleasure to be Wood Hall wedding photographers for this fantastic bride and groom who were so much fun to work with.  Everything was at one venue and we started as Lisa got ready in a suite upstairs.  She had chosen a spectacular princess dress, shoes with lots of bling and gorgeous roses in ivory and pink, very girly and very pretty.  

We found Nick and his boys in the bar and persuaded them outside for some photographs, using the picturesque location as a backdrop.  Nick had given the job of best man to his dad, which we thought we a lovely gesture, although it can be a bit of a risk when it comes to the speeches as your dad is likely to have lots of material!  Both dads played a big part in this wedding, as did Nick's son Harrison.  Nick was happy and relaxed during his portrait session and it was only at the beginning of the ceremony that we saw his nerves kick in as Lisa arrived at his side.  

The friendly registrars allowed us to capture the civil ceremony without restriction but afterwards, as the guests headed outside for the drinks reception, the weather decided to let us down, forcing us to photograph the groups on the main steps where there is some shelter. Thankfully the rain was short-lived and we were soon out on the terrace with the new Mr and Mrs Rollitt and their bridal party.  

Everything came together to allow for some relaxed couple photography time before we went inside to get those all important shots of a beautifully dressed Vavasour Suite and the table details before the wedding breakfast got underway.  The speeches were both funny and emotional and Roland Rat made an appearance.

Wedding photography at Wood Hall has lots of variety and after the wedding breakfast we went for a walk around the grounds and photographed the couple in the Italian Gardens before the daylight started to fall and the evening party got underway, kicked off by Lisa and Nick's first dance together.

Thank you so much for booking us to photograph your Wood Hall wedding.  We had a brilliant day with you and your families and friends.  We hope you love these images which are a small selection of our favourites from your special day and you are welcome to share them, complete with our logo.

If you are interested in our services as your Wood Hall Hotel & Spa wedding photographers please give Janet a call on 01977 730159.  

Wedding Photography Rogerthorpe Manor Hotel | Stephanie and Carl's Wedding

This was our second time as Castleford wedding photographers for this wonderful family, the first time was for Karen and Shane's wedding last year and this time for her sister Stephanie, as she tied the knot with Carl, on a beautiful April day, at St Cuthbert's Church, Ackworth.  We aways feel it's a privilege to be chosen to photograph a wedding but when a family trust you so much and love your work to the extent that they don't even consider anyone else, it's very humbling.

Steph got ready at her parents' home and once we'd finished photographing her dress and accessories, make-up being applied and a beautiful bride having her dress fastened, we left for the church to meet Carl, Ady and Shane.  St Cuthbert's is a lovely church and during the ceremony we photographed the proceedings from the back; some distance shots to show off the architecture and stained glass, and closer shots captured with a long lens. Steph's mum had let us into a secret gift she had organised and we were ready as the newly married couple arrived at the doorway to be greeted by Pete the Sweep.

Steph and Carl arrived at the gate to a shower of confetti and then we left to start the Rogerthorpe Manor wedding photography.  Shane had kindly volunteered to gather guests together for groups and he was brilliant, helping us make everything run smoothly, leaving time spare for Steph and Carl to have some photographs together before the wedding breakfast started.

After a delicious meal and some great speeches, with Steph's dad and step-dad and Carl's dad all making a contribution to the tears and the giggles, we spent some time outside with the couple whilst the staff at Rogerthorpe Manor turned the Cawthorne Suite around ready for the evening party.  We were very happy to be able to conclude Steph and Carl's photography with some twilight shots; the perfect ending to their wedding photography and some beautiful images to close their storybook album.

A huge thank you Mr and Mrs Blezard and your families, not only for booking us as your wedding photographers but for making us very much a part of your celebrations.  We loved being there to share your special day.

To enquire about our services as your Rogerthorpe Manor wedding photographers please call Janet on 01977 730159.

If you were a guest at this wedding you are welcome to leave a comment and if you would like to share the images please do so with our details kept on them.  All images are the copyright of Alex & Janet Durasow.  Thank you.

Wedding Photographers Oulton Hall | Rachel and Matthew's Wedding

Rachel and Matthew booked us to be their Oulton Hall wedding photographers for Easter Sunday, at that beautiful time of year when everything is bursting into bloom.  The weather in April can range from freezing cold to scorching but Rachel and Matt really did get lucky, enjoying a lovely warm and dry day which couldn't have been more perfect.

After getting ready photographs and the boys' portraits outside, we returned to Rachel and the girls.  She was in her stunning vintage style lace dress and an extremely proud dad was waiting to greet her at the bottom of the stairs.  The civil ceremony was a joy to capture and full of laughter.  Everyone then came outside into the sunshine to congratulate the new Mr and Mrs Hoyle and enjoy a Buck's Fizz and Pimm's reception whilst we completed the group photos.

The weather was so good that after the wedding breakfast and some hilarious speeches, including a cracking one from our bride, the couple opted to stay outside and make the most of the evening sunshine before heading back into the Oulton Suite for their first dance.

Thank you so much Rachel and Matt for choosing us to provide your Oulton Hall wedding photography.  Here are a few images from your beautiful day which we really enjoyed sharing with you and your families and friends.

Please feel free to leave a comment and share the images but please do so with our logo on them.  Thank you.  Getting married at Oulton Hall?  What a spectacular venue it is and we are proud to be one of their recommended photographers.  Please call us on 01977 730159 to enquire about our services or email us for more information.